Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty

As three of the most picturesque towns on Long Island's North Shore, Cold Spring Harbor, Laurel Hollow, and Lloyd Harbor bear witness to the exciting days when the area was a bustling whaling community. Today, tree-lined country roads provide glorious bucolic settings for homes of varying architectural styles, from the historic to the newly constructed, from more modest residences to stately majestic mansions.Thirty-five miles east of Manhattan, these communities are served by the Long Island Rail Road and Route 25A for convenient access to countless local amenities and attractions.Recently having gone through a multi-million dollar renovation, the Colds Spring Harbor schools are the pride and joy of its residents. The high school continues to be recognized as one of the best secondary schools in the nation, while the lower schools offer rich curriculum and small class sizes. The newly built and architecturally acclaimed Cold Spring Harbor Library and Environmental Center overlooks the harbor and is a wonderful educational resource.The three hamlets are home to many other educational and cultural organizations that draw locals and tourists alike: The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, Dolan DNA Learning Center and Caumsett State Park, to name a few.With tremendous access to the water, year-round activities include swimming, sailing, fishing, ice skating, hockey and cross country skiing in the winter months.